Maintenance Technician

Uniper Energy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniper Energy is looking for a Maintenance Technician to support maintenance activities in Birmingham. You will ensure efficient completion of maintenance tasks, adhere to safety procedures, and collaborate with team members to achieve operational objectives. A recognized apprenticeship and relevant experience are required for this role.

Benefits

Enhanced company pension with up to 12% contributions

26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Electric vehicle charging at our sites

Company funded Private Medical Insurance

Access to various flexible benefits

Future career opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognized apprenticeship or relevant technical training.
• Post-apprenticeship experience in maintenance role.
• Understanding of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out routine and reactive maintenance activities.
• Support workshop maintenance including mechanical and electrical tasks.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance tasks completed.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

Level 3 - NVQ, ONC or C&G qualification

HNC / HND in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Location:

Birmingham, GB, B46 1PW

Country/Region: GB

Contract type:

Working hours: Full time

Maintenance Technician

To support the delivery of maintenance activities across the Power Engineering Services (PES) workshop, contributing to the safe, efficient, and timely completion of planned and unplanned maintenance in line with PES operational standards and safety procedures.

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out routine and reactive maintenance activities as scheduled by the Maintenance Leading Hand or Maintenance Team Leader.
• Support workshop maintenance including mechanical, electrical, and tooling tasks.
• Help with diagnosing faults and repairing breakdowns to minimise disruption to operations.
• Ensure adherence to PES Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures.
• Participate in toolbox talks and other safety briefings; promote a safety-first mindset.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance tasks completed.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment safely and responsibly.
• Collaborate with team members and contractors to achieve shared objectives.
• Take instruction and training to develop technical skills relevant to the role.
• Support in preparing the workshop and materials for scheduled maintenance work.
• Follow purchasing processes for maintenance consumables under direction.

Your profile

Key Requirements:
• A recognised apprenticeship or relevant technical/maintenance training.
• Level 3 - NVQ, ONC or C&G qualification.
• Post-apprenticeship experience in a maintenance role.
• Understanding of mechanical and / or electrical maintenance practices (Mechanical bias preferred).
• Ability to work under supervision and follow clear instructions.
• Strong teamwork ethic with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail and awareness of safety.

Desirable:
• Level 4-5 - HNC / HND in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• IOSH Managing Safely certification or willingness to work towards it.
• Familiarity with risk assessments, safety documentation, and workshop procedures.

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.

Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:

• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work,or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager

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Please note, we encourage the submission of a covering letter for this role.

Any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

Job information

Contract type: Unlimited

Working Hours: Full Time

Start Date: ASAP

Deadline: 07/07/2025

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.

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